Mechanical Engineer Intern

Campbell, CA

Internship

Summer Internships 2026

Student (College)

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern

Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices, on-site & full-time. Imperative Care does not provide relocation or additional housing compensation for the summer internship.

Why Imperative Care?
Do you want to make a real impact on patients? At Imperative Care we are developing novel robotic-assisted technologies, and interventional capabilities that will forever change the disparate outcomes of ischemic stroke - a disease that impacts close to a million people a year in the US and 10 million worldwide. Not only is Imperative Care changing the way stroke is treated, but also bringing this treatment to the greater population who is currently without.

What You’ll Do
We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to support the development and verification of next-generation surgical robotic systems. This summer will be focused heavily on design verification testing, test fixture and manufacturing tooling development, process development, failure investigation, and documentation. The intern will work closely with senior engineers to execute tests, improve test methods, document results, support root-cause investigations, and help build the tools and processes needed to mature the design toward manufacturing readiness. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who likes building, testing, troubleshooting, and turning messy engineering problems into clear data and actionable next steps.

Support design verification and characterization testing of robotic hardware, mechanisms, fixtures, and assemblies.
Assist with protocol development, test execution, data collection, statistical analysis, and report writing.
Build, modify, and improve test fixtures, manufacturing tools, and lab setups.
Support process development for assembly, inspection, rework, and manufacturing readiness.
Troubleshoot hardware issues and assist with root-cause investigations.
Document test results, build observations, fixture designs, process learnings, and failure investigations.
Work with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to support summer build and verification activities.
Participate in design reviews, test reviews, and team discussions with clear technical updates.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum of 2 years of college-level coursework in Mechanical Engineering.
Should possess strong math skills, including familiarity with statistical concepts
Good interpersonal skills, effective interaction with R&D and other departments

Imperative Care provides an opportunity for students to work in the dynamic medical device industry and gain valuable hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment, instruments, and facilities. Our internship program is designed to give interns foundational experience and exposure to a variety of roles and areas of focus to help prepare them for a career in medtech. This program also offers ongoing networking, learning and professional development opportunities, mentorship from executive leadership, social activities and peer-to-peer interaction.

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Salary: $29/hourly for 10 week internship

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